Wayne County Manufacturer Jrlon Spotlighted for Growth

Senator Pam Helming praises family-owned company's expansion and workforce development efforts

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Senator Pam Helming visited the headquarters of Jrlon, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer in Wayne County, New York, this week. Helming met with the company's owners and chief operating officers to discuss Jrlon's expansion plans and workforce development initiatives. Jrlon produces specialized plastic and metal components used in various advanced industries and has grown from its start in the 1950s to now employ nearly 200 people across facilities in Palmyra, Spencerport, and Summerville, South Carolina.

Why it matters

Helming's visit highlights the importance of supporting family-owned manufacturers like Jrlon that continue to invest and create jobs in Upstate New York. As the backbone of the regional economy, these companies drive innovation and demonstrate that world-class products can be made locally.

The details

Jrlon, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer that has grown over generations to become a leading producer of specialized plastic and metal components for aerospace, transportation, medical devices, energy, and other advanced industries. The company started in the 1950s and now employs nearly 200 people across facilities in Palmyra, Spencerport, and Summerville, South Carolina.

  • Jrlon was founded in the 1950s.
  • Senator Pam Helming visited Jrlon's headquarters in Palmyra this week.

The players

Jrlon, Inc.

A family-owned manufacturer that produces specialized plastic and metal components for advanced industries.

Brandon Redmond

Chief Operating Officer of Jrlon, Inc.

Chad Redmond

Chief Operating Officer of Jrlon, Inc.

Senator Pam Helming

New York State Senator who visited Jrlon's headquarters to discuss the company's expansion and workforce development.

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What they’re saying

“Family-owned manufacturers like Jrlon are the backbone of our regional economy. They create good-paying careers, drive innovation, and prove that world-class products can be made right here at home. Jrlon represents the very best of New York manufacturing and shows why it is so important to keep opportunity and investment in our state. I remain committed to advancing policies that help manufacturers grow, compete, and succeed for generations to come.”

— Senator Pam Helming (Fingerlakes1.com)

The takeaway

Jrlon's growth and success as a family-owned manufacturer in Upstate New York underscores the importance of supporting local businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and demonstrate the state's manufacturing capabilities. Policymakers like Senator Helming recognize the vital role these companies play in the regional economy and are committed to advancing policies that help them thrive.